On Jan. 20 during the annual State of the Union address, President Barack Obama proposed enacting the America’s College Promise program to make tuition for the first two years of community college free to increase graduation rates and improve middle-class economics. The goal of the program is to help students earn the first half of […]
Year: 2015
Sharks on the Scene: Making every weekend your best weekend
The Office of Special Events and Projects introduced its newest program, Sharks on the Scene, offering students exclusive discounted tickets with free transportation to popular events in South Florida. The tickets are only available to NSU students on a first come, first served basis. All attendees must ride in the transportation provided by S.O.S. events. […]
News Briefs for January 27, 2015
Learn about Sickle Cell Disease The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and Center for Psychological Studies will co-host the lecture, “Developing a Conceptual Model of Transition Readiness for Sickle Cell Disease,” on Jan. 28 from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 3057 of the Maltz Psychology Building. The lecture is the first in the […]
How to host an off-campus Super Bowl party
Thanksgiving is over. Christmas is done. And, you are still recovering from your New Year’s Eve party. Time to start thinking about the next big social event: the Super Bowl. The holidays are a time to spend with family, but the Super Bowl is a great way to start the year because you can spend […]
Diary of … the next financial shark
Jacob Silver is a senior business administration major born and raised in South Florida. His hobbies include playing basketball, hanging out with friends and listening to music. Besides being a member of the South Florida Young Professionals, he is a licensed financial advisor and an aspiring attorney. His life philosophy is to not let anyone […]
Sustainability Tip of the Week: Sprinkle, sprinkle little hose
These days, most of us have automatic sprinkler systems that keep our lawns and yards perfectly green for that American dream we’ve chased (and maybe caught!). Automatic sprinkler systems are extremely convenient. However, they can also be a waste of water if you’re not paying attention to the weather. If it is raining every day, […]
Wellness Bite: January 27, 2015
“Be present. The best resolution you can make for yourself is to be present. In class, in the moment, in the post or in the breath let your thoughts go and enjoy the present.” — Erinne Kennedy, personal trainer
Sickness in the Pursuit of Health
Last November, as I was heading home, Nia Roach- Duncan, a friend of mine, called and calmly informed me that she was being admitted to the hospital. Thinking that she was just pulling one of her usual pranks, I continued to question her about our weekend plans. I mean, rhabdomyolysis? She could at least have […]
Athlete of the Week: Alexander Fernandez
Running around with a ball and glove in hand since the age of 2 is where Alexander Fernandez’s passion for baseball began. “I’ve always had a ball in my hand. When I was three years old, I was part of the T-league,” said Fernandez. It is no surprise that Fernandez, a Cuban-American who grew up […]
On the Bench: A different type of belonging to the team
Countless documentaries and features have showcased the undeniable team spirit athletes have. Of course it is not always “Kumbaya” circles and sprinkles, obvious by reports of locker room betrayals, bullying and full-fledged brawls on the field. However, for the most part, stories of team sacrifice such as that of the Cinncinati Bengals, who re-signed defensive […]